Chapter 98

Fraser's voice was low and rough as it came from above her head. "Don't talk. Just stay with me like this." Bellamy froze in place, curling up quietly in his arms. She listened to his heartbeat-quick at first, but gradually calming down. He held her tightly, not letting her move. Her limbs were starting to go numb when she finally lifted her eyelashes, struggling to catch a glimpse of him. "Fraser, what's wrong?" Fraser kept his eyes shut, silently running his fingers through her hair. Bellamy thought for a moment, then reached around to tickle his waist playfully. "Say something, Fraser. Don't go quiet on me like this, it's freaking me out." "Marianne's going overseas for treatment. My dad's going with her," he said at last, catching her hand, his voice tired and heavy with a sense of helplessness. Bellamy blinked, unsure she'd heard him right. After a few seconds, she repeated in disbelief, "She's going abroad to get treatment?" "Yeah." Fraser's gaze locked onto her face. His fingers